Software Engineering Intern
June 2020 - September 2020
At NerdWallet, I had the opportunity to implement the backend of a security tool using Python, Flask, and SQLalchemy. This feature allows users to manage and terminate their active sessions, should they suspect account takeover. By the end of summer, I was able to push the feature into production(although it isn't yet visible since there's no frontend implemented).
Learn more about my experience and takeaways through my article: Maintaining Effective Communication As A Remote Nerdling
Software Engineering Intern
June 2019 - September 2019
At Optimizely, I had the opportunity to work on a recommendations feature that was in the critical path and later presented at Optizon 2019 Opening Keynote. I primarily worked on the frontend of this product using React.js to create a dashboard that allows users to add, archive, and save recommendation catalogs. This being my first internship, I definitely learned a lot about the software engineering process and writing production ready code.
Hackworth Fellow
September 2019 - June 2020
As a Hackworth Fellow, I had the opportunity to work on the Mozilla Responsible Computer Science Challenge and develop ways to integrate ethics into computer science at universities. I did this through hosting community ethics discussion events, developing an ethics prize for SCU's hackathon, and creating ethics activities for courses.
At the end of the school year, I was awarded the Markkula Prize. The Markkula Prize was established in 1997 and is awarded annually to a select student in recognition of their outstanding work in applied ethics.
Learn more about my work and experience through the articles: What We Are Doing With #EthicalCS at Santa Clara University, Highlighting Ethical Analysis During Santa Clara University’s “Hack for Humanity” Hackathon
Engage Scholar
June 2018 - August 2018
As an Engage Scholar, I had the opportunity to participate in a series of interactive sessions focused on technical and professional development led by Pinterest engineers. We focused on building skills to land, prepare for, and excel in Software Engineering positions, as well as preparing for future career growth and development.
Computer Science Teaching Assistant
September 2018 - Present
As a Computer Scicence Teaching Assistant, I help guide students through lab problems by teaching them computer science fundamentals and object oriented programming in C++. I also grades assignments and act as a resource for computer science assistance.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2019 - December 2020
As an Undergraduate Research Assistant, I've worked on two different IoT projects: GluMo and DOxy. Through this, I've worked with microcontrollers and infrared technology to develop IoT devices.
Design_Code_Build Instructor
April 2018 - June 2019
As a Design_Code_Build Instructor, I introduced students to concepts of computer programming by working with Raspberry Pi technology and python. In addition to this, I led tours of the museum to help students make personal connections with artifacts and inspire them to learn from history to design the future.
Instructor
June 2017 - August 2017
As an Instructor, I taught the fundamental skills of programming through Javascript, Adventures in Game Design, and Scratch Programming. I also conducted programming activities for students to enjoy and learn from.